Easy integration with other applications

Can be controlled directly from OnTheAir Video or OnTheAir Node for automatic switching

OnTheAir Switch can control many matrix video switchers through RS232 or Ethernet. The application is AppleScriptable, and has a REST API, allowing it to be controlled from any application (even applications from third parties). It can be used as a standalone application or integrated with OnTheAir Video, MovieRecorder or OnTheAir Node. Check the specifications page to see which router is supported.

We can theoretically support any video router, but we need to implement the protocol for it of course. Before buying OnTheAir Switch, you can check the specifications page to check which Matrix Video Switcher is already supported and if yours is not in the list, simply contact us to ask if your Switcher can be supported and how to proceed.

Dongle - Instead of a serial number, receive a dongle that do not require activation. Ideal when you want to move your license around. One dongle can be used for up to 8 licenses (if multiple applications run on the same computer).

Download OnTheAir Switch

OnTheAir Switch 2.7 or later is required if you use a dongle with macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) or later.

Installation instructions
Once downloaded, unzip the file, and drag and drop the Folder "OnTheAir Switch" in your Applications Folder. Make sure that the video router you intend to control is supported (read the Tech Specs page). Send us an email if it is not supported.

Upgrade/Update instructions
Just download the latest version and replace your previsous version. You do not need to deactivate and reactivate your serial number when updating your Softron software. Read the following article to know when to deactivate.

Features

Technical Specifications

Can control video routers through RS232 or Ethernet (depending on the video router, check on the tech specs page)

AppleScriptable

Controllable via Telnet

External Controls

AppleScriptable

Controllable via Telnet

Third party integration

Can be controlled by third party software through AppleScripts.

Integration possible with most of our products (check the features list to see if it can control video routers).

System Requirements

System requirements

Mac OS

Mac OS X 10.6.8 or later *

RAM

2 GB

Additional Hardware required

USB to RS232 converter (only needed for the video routers controlled in RS232 - not needed for AJA KUMO and Blackmagic Videohub)

Other requirements

Check the protocol used to control the router in the table below. If it is controlled through a RS232 or RS422 protocol, you will need a USB to RS232 (or RS422) converter. If the router is controlled through Ethernet (AJA KUMO and Blackmagic Design Videohub), you will only need your mac to be connected to the same Network as the router you want to control. It will show up in Bonjour.

RS422 port of Video card support

No the RS422 port of the video cards is not configurable.

Compatibility with the RS232 port of Xserve

NO. The RS232 port of Xserves is not configurable.

MacPro type

Any

iMac type

Any

MacBook Pro type

Any

MacBook Air type

Any

MacMini type

Any

* While Softron tries to maintain compatibility with older versions of Macintosh Operating Systems, it is not always possible to achieve. Because Operating Systems are usually significantly improved over previous versions, Softron must use many of the more capable built-in functionalities inherent in Apple’s latest OS releases. Failing to do so would me that Softron software would essentially be blocked from using the new Frameworks provided in the OS. For this reason Softron’s free support is provided only on the current and previous version of the Macintosh OS. If you have issues with using Softron software on older versions of the Operating Systems, your only solution may be to upgrade your Operating System to the current version.